Release Manager
Location: US, NJ, Fair Haven
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Information Technology and Services

Company profile:
ForeFront (Fair Haven, NJ) is a fast-growing business &amp; technology consulting firm. Our focus is integrating cloud apps with Enterprise systems. Partnering with top technology providers such as IBM, gives us a unique advantage in the cloud computing market. Most recently, IBM awarded us their prestigious “WebSphere Solution Provider of the Year” award. From corporate business strategy, process re-engineering, system integration to solution delivery across industries. All of our clients have come to recognize ForeFront’s 'know-how' excellence. Located just miles from the beach life of Sea Bright, NJ, and the shops, restaurants, and nightlife in Red Bank, NJ – ForeFront is in the ideal location for those who want to work on cutting edge technology projects without the commute to NYC or paying a premium to live there. 

Job description:
RESPONSIBILITIES:The Release Manager will work collaboratively with the Agile project teams to deliver software to Forefront’s client environments meeting the clients expected SLA’s. This person will work to enhance and streamline the deployment process targeting reliable and repeatable code deployments using a combination of manual and automated processes. When release issues arise the Release Manger will work closely with the project managers and development team to identify and resolve any issues, minimizing impact to the client environment. This person will maintain change documentation, release notes, handle scheduling and track changes across customer environments.Become an integrated member of the ForeFront DRIVEN teamManage, deploy and support multiple concurrent releases through various environmentsManage and maintain multiple environments, ensuring that these environments are properly setup, configured, and available for each project as scheduledCreate, publish and manage formal release notification, instructions, deployment notes and launch plans as neededSupport and enhance build and release processes through automation using a combination of processes, existing tools and enhancementsWorks closely with Development QA team to maintain and manage source controlCoordinate release activities with the cross-functional Agile project teams to ensure a smooth and trouble free roll out of releasesDocument processes and procedures as neededEnsure that basic change management steps are documented and followedProvide occasional weekend and late night support

Requirements:
REQUIREMENTS:Extremely detail oriented personality with ability to maintain strict schedules.Top notch problem solving skillsExperience working collaboratively with Agile teams and a strong desire to do soPossesses excellent oral and written communication skillsAbility to juggle numerous tasks at once while meeting business critical timelinesSolid understanding and practical experience of software development life cycles, with particular emphasis on release engineering functionsExperience working with rapid, overlapping product release cyclesIn depth understanding of the principles and best practices of Software Configuration DESIRABLE:Salesforce experienceProject or Release management experienceExperience with Ant deploymentsProfessional Services experience in a software development environment with a focus on release managementExperience with JIRA

Benefits:
WHY FOREFRONT?Talented, innovative, diverse, and fun Team!Great learning and growth opportunities!Great Benefits and Perks – Medical/Dental/Vision, matching 401k, Profit sharing and bonuses, Continuing Education/Certifications, Company-Sponsored International Trips, Community Events, Philanthropies and lots of Team building!Weekly Friday Lunch &amp; Learns - BBQ's on the patio or ordering inStable company in big growth mode – We are always at the ForeFront of technology!